Overseas Territories
Before the National Assembly's law committee, Overseas Territories Minister Naïma Moutchou acknowledged the failure of an expert mission to New Caledonia. She delayed plans for an early consultation of New Caledonians set for March 2026. The measure aims to bolster the Bougival agreement, which faces opposition from various political groups.
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A collective of citizens, jurists, and civil society actors is urging the French government to include overseas territories in the European Social Charter, from which nearly 3 million people have been excluded for over 50 years. This exclusion, labeled a 'colonial clause,' violates the principle of the Republic's indivisibility and international human rights law. The signatories highlight severe social challenges in these territories, where protection should be strongest under the equalization principle.
Elected officials from France's overseas territories voice skepticism ahead of a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron. The gathering, set for September 30, 2025, aims to address autonomy and economic issues. Representatives doubt unfulfilled past commitments.